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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,252.24, 882,294.84 and 188,840.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,252.24, 882,294.84 and 188,840.34 is: 283,233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,252.24 : 882,294.84 = 188,840.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,252.24/882,294.84 = 188,840.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,252.24x = 882,294.84 × 188,840.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,252.24x = 166,612,857,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,612,857,565.85/588,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,233.70

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